Exploring AI’s Latest Breakthroughs
Nuri Cankaya
Commercial Marketing @Intel | Passionate AI & Marketing Leader Helping to Shape the Future of Business | Author | PhD
Welcome to the 5th edition of Beyond the AI Horizon! This week, we explore AI’s transformative potential, from open-source innovation and supercomputing to neuroscience-inspired breakthroughs. I also share my insights into the recent DeepSeek news and highlight recent event from New York AI launch event, Monster Notebook’s AI showcase at CES 2025 alongside Intel’s advancements in personal computing. Let’s dive into the future of technology together!
??My take on DeepSeek
AI needs to be open source, and compute serves as the currency of AI, driven by optimization. Get my full take in the video below.
What is your view on DeepSeek and AI? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
?? Supercomputing Investments Driving AI Innovation
Supercomputing investments are fueling innovation, especially in today’s AI-driven era. Nations have significantly expanded their supercomputing capabilities between 2010 and 2024, advancing science and discovery.
Spotlight: The Aurora Supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory, powered by Intel, is driving breakthroughs in AI to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more.
Additionally, Microsoft’s NDv5 Eagle system, installed in Azure Cloud, is based on Intel Xeon processors and delivers powerful HPC capabilities for AI workloads.
Data Source: Top500.org
??Run Open-Source AI on Your PC in 4 Simple Steps
Did you know you can run DeepSeek—along with many other open-source AI models—right on your personal computer? Robert Hallock, VP and GM of Client AI and Technical Marketing at Intel, recently shared a simple, four-step guide to getting started with Intel AI Playground, making it easy to explore AI in a secure, private, and confidential way.
According to Robert, Intel’s software stack is so robust that many AI models can run as soon as they’re available—without waiting for driver or software updates. If you have an Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) or Intel Arc B580 (Battlemage), here’s how you can get started:
Four Simple Steps to Run DeepSeek Locally
And that’s it—you’re off and running! Local content embedding works too, so you can customize your AI experience even further.
Kudos to Bob Duffy and the entire team for making this open-source AI project accessible to everyone.
?? Get started here and start experimenting today: Intel AI Playground
?? Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ Surface for Business—Powered by Intel
I’m excited to share that Microsoft’s new Copilot+ Surface devices for business, powered by Intel Inside, launched January 30th at the Microsoft AI Tour event in New York! These devices are designed to bring AI-driven productivity, enhanced performance, and seamless enterprise integration to the workplace.
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?? Neuroscience Meets AI: Lessons from the Human Brain
As a lifelong learner, I was fascinated by the parallels between the human brain and AI while taking Harvard’s Fundamentals of Neuroscience course last year. Exploring how the brain works can unlock breakthroughs that inspire the future of AI.
If you’re interested, you can join the same journey through the free course here: Harvard's Fundamentals of Neuroscience.
What possibilities do you see when neuroscience and AI intersect? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
?? Showcasing AI Innovation at CES 2025
At CES 2025, our partner Monster Notebook from EMEA highlighted their latest AI PCs powered by Intel AI. We’re thrilled to see their cutting-edge products featured on a global stage, with notable visitors like Dr. ?mer Fatih Sayan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye, in attendance.
Congratulations to Co-CEOs Meryem Y?lmaz and ?lhan Y?lmaz for their impressive success story, spanning cities like Dubai, London, Berlin, and Istanbul. The CES showcase marks yet another milestone in Monster’s global expansion.
Looking ahead, I’m excited for the upcoming Intel AI Summits, where we’ll collaborate with Monster to engage AI and game developers across the EMEA region.
?? Intel Brings AI to the PC: Unlocking Limitless Possibilities
At Intel, we’re redefining how people work, create, and innovate by integrating AI into personal computers. With AI Inside, the potential is limitless:
This is just the beginning of how AI is shaping the future of personal computing.
Discover how an Intel AI PC can help you do more: Intel AI PC
Thank you for reading this edition of Beyond the AI Horizon! I’d love to hear your thoughts—what resonated with you most, or what questions do you have about these topics? Share your comments below, and let’s continue the conversation!
About Nuri Cankaya
With a rich background spanning two decades in marketing and innovation, my current passion lies in Commercial Marketing at Intel. I am dedicated to assisting our esteemed customers in overcoming their business challenges and surpassing their goals through the transformative power of AI. As a futurist at heart, I derive great joy from delivering captivating presentations on the subject of "AI and the Future" at numerous customer and community events. The opportunity to share my knowledge and experiences is incredibly motivating, inspiring me to author books on technology and the future of the internet, covering topics such as AI, Web 3.0, IoT, and Blockchain.